Intermec IF61 User Manual

IF61Fixed ReaderUser’s Manual

Contentsx IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF6186 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualConfiguring the IF61 With Intermec SettingsIn the Conso

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 87Using Wavelink AvalancheThe Wavelink Avalanche client m

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF6188 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualTo enable Avalanche1 From the menu, click Network Confi

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 89To move files between the IF61 and your desktop PC, you

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF6190 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual4 Type your user name and password in the User Name and

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 913 Enter the IP address of the IF61 (in the form //xxx.x

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF6192 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual• You can open a connection through a communications pr

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 93To open a Telnet connection1 On your desktop PC, start

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF6194 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual3 Type the password for the IF61 (default is intermec)

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 95• Flow control: None3 Connect the IF61 to power. The IF

Before You BeginIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual xiBefore You BeginThis section provides you with safety information, technical support information, an

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF6196 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualViewing the System LogThe System Log screen shows event

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 97Viewing the About ScreenThe About screen lists installe

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF6198 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualUsing the LEDs to Locate the IF61You can use the LEDs t

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 99To restore defaults using the web browser1 From the men

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61100 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualRebooting the IF61You can reboot the IF61 from the web

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 101Managing USB DevicesYou can connect USB devices such a

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61102 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualTroubleshooting the IF61This section includes lists of

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 103Connecting Directly to the RFID ModuleIf your applicat

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61104 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual5 Type ATTRIB and press Enter. A list of the current s

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 105Connectivity Problems and SolutionsProblem SolutionYou

Before You Beginxii IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualDisclaimer of warranties: The sample code included in this document is presented for reference only

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61106 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualCalling Intermec Product SupportYou may need to call I

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 107Or, to download an Intermec product manual, click Manu

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61108 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualConfiguring the Firmware UpgradeThe Upgrade Package in

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 1092 Click Next. This screen appears:3 If you are going t

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61110 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualInstalling the Firmware UpgradeThis section describes

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 1113 Click Upgrade IF61 RFID Fixed Reader. The upgrade pr

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61112 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual4 Drag-and-drop the upgrade file onto the IF61 you wan

1135Using the IF61 GPIO InterfacesThis chapter explains how to access the IF61 general purpose input/output (GPIO) interfaces and how to connect indus

Chapter 5 — Using the IF61 GPIO Interfaces114 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualAbout the GPIO InterfacesThe IF61 has four general purpose input and outp

Chapter 5 — Using the IF61 GPIO InterfacesIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 115Using the Input InterfacesEach of the four inputs is compatible with inpu

Before You BeginIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual xiiiIN Information System PTD LTD6th FloorDaegu Venture Center Bldg 95Shinchun 3 DongDonggu, Daegu Cit

Chapter 5 — Using the IF61 GPIO Interfaces116 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualIF61 Powered InputIsolated Input InterfaceUse this method to minimize noi

Chapter 5 — Using the IF61 GPIO InterfacesIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 117Open Collector Input InterfaceUsing the Output InterfacesEach IF61 output

Chapter 5 — Using the IF61 GPIO Interfaces118 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualThese methods are shown in the next examples.Switching the High Side Usin

Chapter 5 — Using the IF61 GPIO InterfacesIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 119Switching the High Side Using External PowerTo use external power (5 to 4

Chapter 5 — Using the IF61 GPIO Interfaces120 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualDriving a DC Relay: The external relay provides dry contacts for controll

121ASpecificationsThis appendix includes physical and electrical specifications for the IF61 and information about the port pin assignments.

Appendix A — Specifications122 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualIF61 SpecificationsSpecifications ValuesHeight 10.7 cm (4.2 in)Length 34 cm (13.2 in)Wid

Appendix A — SpecificationsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 123RFID SpecificationsSpecifications ValuesProtocols Supported EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2ISO 1

Appendix A — Specifications124 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualPort Pin AssignmentsGPIO PortGPIO Port Pin AssignmentsPin Description Active Polarity1-

Appendix A — SpecificationsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 125Serial Ports (COM1, COM2)24 12VDC25 -Output 4 Low-RTNGPIO Port Pin Assignments (continue

Before You Beginxiv IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualTo download documents1 Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com.2 Click Support > Manuals

Appendix A — Specifications126 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualEthernet PortEthernet Port Pin AssignmentsPin Description Pin Description1LAN_RX+ 5VDC_A

127IIndex

Index128 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualSymbols.NET programmingdelivering applications to IF61 55support, described 57$JAVA_HOME, described 58$JDBC_HO

IndexIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 129Certificate Details screen, illustrated 49certificatesdescribed 49installing and uninstalling 50viewing 49chan

Index130 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualEthernet 22Enable External BRI Connections setting 71Enable External USB check box 101Enable FTP Server check

IndexIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 131IID Report check box 66ID Timeout setting 68ID Tries setting 68IDREPORT equivalent 66IDTIMEOUT equivalent 68ID

Index132 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualJava runtime executable on IF61, described 58JavaScriptfiles, testing with Workbench 77support 59LLBT Channel

IndexIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 133AC power 5Ethernet 5front panel, accessing 4front panel, described 5GPIO 5pin assignments 124serial 5top panel

Index134 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualCommunity settings, described 83parameters, described 83using to manage IF61 82SNMPv3enabling 82settings, desc

IndexIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 135reader settings 64RFID edgeware, enabling 60secure 12secure only, enabling 31SNMP, enabling 82SNTP settings 26

11Getting StartedThis chapter introduces the IF61 Fixed Reader, explains the ports and LEDs, and explains how the reader fits into your network. It co

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Chapter 1 — Getting Started2 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualOverview of the IF61The IF61 Fixed Reader is an RFID reader that provides connectivity bet

Chapter 1 — Getting StartedIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 3In general, the reader forwards RFID tag data to the Ethernet or wireless network as shown

Chapter 1 — Getting Started4 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualThis illustration shows how the IF61 connects to your 802.11a/b/g network. The reader comm

Chapter 1 — Getting StartedIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 5IF61 Network and Power PortsFor more information, see “Port Pin Assignments” on page 124.I

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Chapter 1 — Getting Started6 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualUnderstanding the LEDsThe IF61 has six LEDs that indicate the status of the reader during

Chapter 1 — Getting StartedIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 7About the Intermec Ready-to-Work IndicatorThe blue Ready-to-Work indicator shows when an a

Chapter 1 — Getting Started8 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualUnderstanding the Top Panel PortsConnect RFID and 802.11 radio antennas to the ports on th

Chapter 1 — Getting StartedIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 9Connecting to the IF61By default, the IF61 is configured to be a DHCP client and accepts o

Chapter 1 — Getting Started10 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual2 Type config and press Enter, and then type config again in the Password field and press

Chapter 1 — Getting StartedIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 11If you need to change the values for subnet mask or the IP router, continue with the next

Chapter 1 — Getting Started12 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualTo use the IF61 web browser interface1 Determine the IP address of the IF61. If a DHCP se

Chapter 1 — Getting StartedIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 13IF61 Secure Login Screen4 If necessary, enter a user name and password. The default user

Chapter 1 — Getting Started14 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualFor help with configuring network settings, see “Configuring Settings for Your Network” o

Chapter 1 — Getting StartedIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 153 Click Activate Changes to save your changes and immediately make them active. The Help

IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual iiiDocument Change RecordThis page records changes to this document. The document was originally released as Revision

Chapter 1 — Getting Started16 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualThe next table includes environmental requirements for the IF61. Choose a location that m

Chapter 1 — Getting StartedIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 178 Install the top half of the cable cover. Make sure the cables are not caught in the sea

Chapter 1 — Getting Started18 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual3 Choose your time zone from the drop-down list and then click Activate Changes.4 Enter t

192Configuring Network SettingsThis chapter describes how to configure network settings for the IF61 and includes these topics:• Configuring Settings

Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings20 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualConfiguring Settings for Your NetworkYou use the web browser interface to co

Chapter 2 — Configuring Network SettingsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 21To configure Ethernet settings1 From the menu, click Network Configuration o

Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings22 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualIf you need to configure other network settings such as DNS addresses and su

Chapter 2 — Configuring Network SettingsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 23Configuring the 802.11 RadioThis section explains how to enable the 802.11 a

Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings24 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualTo configure the radio1 From the menu, click 802.11 or 802.11 Configuration

Chapter 2 — Configuring Network SettingsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 25If you need to configure wireless security settings, see “Configuring Wirele

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Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings26 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualSetting the 802.11 Network ModeWhen you set the Network Mode parameter, you

Chapter 2 — Configuring Network SettingsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 27• Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses and suffixes• Simple Network Time Proto

Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings28 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualCommon Network Settings DescriptionsParameter DescriptionHostname Name for t

Chapter 2 — Configuring Network SettingsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 29Configuring SecurityThe IF61 supports a variety of security features to help

Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings30 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual• Telnet access to the Linux console• Mounting an IF61 Common Internet File

Chapter 2 — Configuring Network SettingsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 31Developer Access Services DescriptionsService DescriptionEnable Web Server E

Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings32 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualSetting Up LoginsTo ensure login security for configuring or maintaining the

Chapter 2 — Configuring Network SettingsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 332 Check the Enable RADIUS check box. A list of RADIUS configuration items ap

Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings34 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualChanging the Default LoginIf you are not using a password server to authoriz

Chapter 2 — Configuring Network SettingsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 352 Make sure the Enable RADIUS check box is not checked. Clear this check box

ContentsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual vContentsBefore You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings36 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual2 Clear the Enable Serial Configuration check box.3 Click Activate Changes t

Chapter 2 — Configuring Network SettingsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 37Configuring WEP Security1 From the menu, click Network Configuration > 80

Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings38 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual3 Configure the parameters for WEP security. To ensure maximum security, con

Chapter 2 — Configuring Network SettingsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 39Configuring Dynamic WEP/802.1x Security1 From the menu, click Network Config

Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings40 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual3 Configure the parameters for Dynamic WEP security. For help, see the next

Chapter 2 — Configuring Network SettingsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 412 Choose WPA Personal (PSK) from the Security Level drop-down list. The Secu

Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings42 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual4 Click Activate Changes to save your settings and immediately make them act

Chapter 2 — Configuring Network SettingsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 432 Choose WPA Enterprise (802.1x) from the Security Level drop-down list. The

Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings44 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualCA Certificate Common NameCommon name for the server certificate.Reject Expi

Chapter 2 — Configuring Network SettingsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 45Configuring WPA2 Personal (PSK) Security1 From the menu, click Network Confi

Contentsvi IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualConfiguring Common Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26C

Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings46 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual• Click Display Advanced Security Parameters to see the current settings for

Chapter 2 — Configuring Network SettingsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 47Configuring WPA2 Enterprise (802.1x) Security1 From the menu, click Network

Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings48 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual• Click Display Advanced Security Parameters to see the current settings for

Chapter 2 — Configuring Network SettingsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 49Managing CertificatesThe default server certificate on the IF61 (ValidForHTT

Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings50 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualInstalling and Uninstalling CertificatesOnce you have determined that you ne

Chapter 2 — Configuring Network SettingsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 513 Click Server Certificate or Trusted CA Certificate.4 (Server Certificate o

Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings52 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual

533Developing and Using RFID ApplicationsThis chapter explains how you can develop and test RFID applications for the IF61 and includes these topics:•

Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications54 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualRFID Applications and the IF61The IF61 supports Java and C# applic

Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID ApplicationsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 55The resource kit is available as part of the Intermec Developer Li

ContentsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual viiChanging BRI Attribute Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications56 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualFor C# applications, create a .zip file that includes your applica

Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID ApplicationsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 57For Java applications, CMDLINE should specify the Java interpreter

Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications58 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualFor more sophisticated Java development, the IF61 supports the ope

Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID ApplicationsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 59Java Support for Microsoft SQL Server and SybaseThe IF61 jTDS driv

Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications60 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual2 Click Browse and follow the prompts to navigate to the location

Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID ApplicationsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 61The Edgeware Applications section lists all installed edgeware. Th

Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications62 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual• The Application Level Events (ALE) Engine. Enable this edgeware

Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID ApplicationsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 63To install or upgrade edgeware1 From the menu, click Edgeware Appl

Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications64 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualConfiguring BRI SettingsBy default, the IF61 reader module uses BR

Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID ApplicationsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 65To change BRI attribute settings1 From the menu, click RFID Servic

Contentsviii IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualUsing Wavelink Avalanche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications66 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualRead TriesSets the maximum number of times the read algorithm is e

Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID ApplicationsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 67No Tag ReportEnables or disables a NOTAG message, which is sent wh

Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications68 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualSession(EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 tags only) Sets the command sessio

Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID ApplicationsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 69This setting is equivalent to the ANTTRIES BRI attribute.Antenna T

Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications70 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualLBT ChannelSets the default transmit channel of the available ETSI

Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID ApplicationsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 712 Change BRI server settings as needed. For help, see the next tab

Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications72 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manualinformation on server events, see the next table, “BRI Event Descr

Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID ApplicationsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 73To configure LLRP settings1 From the menu, click RFID Services >

Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications74 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualAbout the Developer ToolsUse the Developer Tools for basic testing

Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID ApplicationsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 75To test the GPIO interfaces1 From the menu, click Edgeware Applica

ContentsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual ixIF61 Powered Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications76 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualTo send BRI commands1 From the menu, click Edgeware Applications &

Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID ApplicationsIF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 77To load and run a BRI script1 From the menu, click Edgeware Applic

Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications78 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual2 Click in the JavaScript Code box to enter code. You can also pas

794Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61This chapter includes information on managing the IF61 and includes these topics:• Managing the IF

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF6180 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualManaging the IF61There are several methods you can use

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 81To enable the web service and download the WSDL documen

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF6182 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualTo download the device configuration WSDL document, cli

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 83To enable SNMP access and define SNMP community strings

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF6184 IF61 Fixed Reader User’s ManualUsing SmartSystems FoundationThe IF61 ships with a Smar

Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF61IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 85To use SmartSystems Foundation1 From the menu, click Ne